This is a busy week around Jaltemba Bay -- the Patron Saint's festivities of Our Lady of the Rosary in La Penita goes through Sunday and the ever-popular Restaurant Week begins in Puerto Vallarta. See the calendar below for more information and event schedules.

The weather is great, friends are happily reporting that their pools are like bath water and that cool mornings are very pleasant for strolling on the beaches. The lovely weather makes this a great time to plan a day trip; you will find suggestions and details on ourTours and Activities page. And to help plan your upcoming trip or your day in the Bay, don't forget to check the current weather conditions on the Official Jaltemba Bay Weather Page.

To find out what is happening this week and next, read the information below and take a peek at our online Community Calendar.

Remember, we are now publishing the Jaltemba Bay Life newsletter every two weeks... so be sure to watch for the next issue on Tuesday, May 29, just in time for your morning coffee.

Saludos!

Tosia Archer

Editor, Jaltemba Bay Life Newsletter

Photo of the Week

In Bloom: Plumeria

by Allyson Williams

Plumeria, also known as Frangipani and Flor de Mayo, is native to Mexico. It blooms in the spring and their beautiful fragrant flowers range from white and yellow to pink. Plumeria are deciduous plants so they drop their leaves in the fall and winter months.Read More

Featured Articles

You'll only find these on Jaltemba Bay Life

Juvenile Hawksbill Turtle Rescued off Shore in Rincon de Guayabitos

by Allyson Williams

On Monday, April 30 divers rescued a juvenile Hawksbill turtle off the Bay of Jaltemba. Because "Jaltemba" has a hook embedded deep in her throat, Vicente Peņa from Los Grupos Ecologistas de Nayarit and M. en C. Catherine Hart from Red Tortuguera A.C. had to get permission... Read More

Beetles are Killing the Palm Trees in Jaltemba Bay

by Allyson Williams

For anyone who has palm trees on your property, you need to know that they are all in danger of infestation from the Picudo Prieto or Mayate Prieto (Black Palm Weevil). For the past few weeks, Sarah Walker and I have been been researching information about this destructive beetle... Read More

JBAR Adoption Stories: Week 2

by JBL Readers

May is National Pet Month. To celebrate, we have asked our readers to submit photos and short stories about the pets they have adopted from Jaltemba Bay Animal Rescue (JBAR). We are sharing these stories during the month of May. This week, we are featuring two of Sarah Walker's dogs. Read More

Project Angelina is Making Progress

by Donna Steensma

We are on our way home to Langley BC. When we left, Jose and his crew had the foundation completed and were starting the walls. No cement walls poured in Mexico. They used 5,000 bricks and blocks for this small house. Since the house is on a hill, all the bricks were carried up the hill... Read More

Jaltemba Bay Life News

New Map of Platanitos

In the last two issues of our newsletter, we featured five beautiful vacation rental homes in the resort communities of Playa Las Tortugas and Punta el Custodio, both of which are located near the town of Platanitos about an hour north of Rincon de Guayabitos. Unfortunately, our newly designed map didn't make the deadline because of a small programming glitch. The map is now up and it looks great (if we do say so ourselves).

View our new interactive Map of Platanitos now. You can hover over the icons to read about each of these rental homes.

Featured Vacation Rentals

Come Discover Los Ayala

Los Ayala is an authentic Mexican fishing village that remains an undiscovered gem. Only recently emerging as a tropical vacation and retirement destination; Los Ayala is popular for its beautiful, tranquil kilometer-long beach with clear blue-green ocean waters and lush surroundings, affordable accommodations and dining; enticing visitors to return time and time again.

Los Ayala offers a wide array of accommodations including beachfront hotels and homes, boutique hotels, bungalows, RV and camping parks, as well as private homes and condos. We have featured the rentals from Magical Los Ayala below. You can view other hotels, rentals and businesses on our interactive Map of Los Ayala.

Come stay a while and experience the true spirit of Mexico as lived daily by the friendly Mexican people!

Bungalows Las Iguanas

Bungalows Las Iguanas has newly renovated rooms, each with full kitchen, private bath and cable television. Located just one block from beautiful Los Ayala beach. Learn more

Casa La Palapa

This delightful 3-bedroom vacation rental home is located in the center of town and just two blocks from the beach in Los Ayala. It is spacious, clean and comfortably furnished. Learn more

El Sueno de Los Ayala

This 1-Bedroom suite offers a quiet and romantic retreat with a Mexican flair. It is located in the popular Villas Marena condo complex and is just steps from the beach in Los Ayala. Learn more

Panchito's Bungalows

Panchito's Bungalows are, and continue to be, the perfect long-term rental choice for couples seeking affordable accommodations in the Jaltemba Bay area. Come stay a while and experience the good life, "La Buena Vida". Learn more

Posada Las Flores

This charming hotel offers Los Ayala's best coffee shop, lounge/bar, internet cafe and book exchange along with family friendly accommodations, rustic and colorful Mexican design and so much more. Learn more

If you've been thinking about listing your hotel or vacation rental on our site, now is the time to do so. Why? Because the majority of bookings for next season will be received between now and October. Promote your property on our high-traffic website and get more bookings than ever before. Contact us today!

This is your chance to let the world know why YOU love living or vacationing in Jaltemba Bay. We want to thank Jeffrey, Lilianne, Barenda and Bea for starting us off on the right foot. Now let's see what the rest of you have to say... get ready, get set, get writing!

To submit your story (long or short) and to view what others are saying on the Jaltemba Bay Folk Forum, click here.

(Please note that these posts are quoted exactly as our readers write them on our forum)

Why I Love Jaltemba Bay

by Jeff T

My wife and I recently returned from a 10 day visit exploring, from Sayulita to La Penita. Without a doubt it was the best vacation we have had. One of our experiences stands out-- We were staying in Los Ayala (at the wonderful Casa Contenta) and went into R de G for some groceries. Read More

Community Corner

Updates on groups, organizations and other good works

If you have news or information about a community group, organization or project, we invite you to post it on the Jaltemba Bay Folk Forum and we will include a link to your story in the next issue of our newsletter. If you have information about an upcoming special event, please email us the story and photos and we will promote it here and on our blog!

Thursday-Sunday, May 10-20Nuestra Senora del Rosario de Talpa (Patron Saint's Festivities of Our Lady of the Rosary), La PenitaFor 11 days, the different colonias (neighborhoods) in La Penita organize themselves and show their devotion to Our Lady of the Rosary through several activities, mass, singing, pilgrimages and fireworks. Click here to see the cultural and activity schedule.

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